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Known for
Actor
Gender
Female
Birthday
23 January
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Edit pageLee Jung Eun
Biography
Lee Jung-eun is a South Korean actress celebrated for her versatile performances in film, television, and theatre. Born on January 23, 1970, she developed an interest in acting at an early age and began her career in theatre before gradually moving into film and television.
She gained major international recognition for her performance as Moon-gwang in Parasite (2019), directed by Bong Joon-ho. The film became a global success and won the Academy Award for Best Picture, bringing Lee widespread attention.
Her other notable works include My Mister (2018), When the Camellia Blooms (2019), Law School (2021), Our Blues (2022), Daily Dose of Sunshine (2023), and Miss Night and Day (2024). She has also appeared in numerous Korean films, often portraying warm, strong, and emotionally complex characters.
Known for her expressive acting and ability to move comfortably between comedy and drama, Lee Jung-eun has established herself as one of South Korea’s respected character actresses.
